Erdogan accuses NATO and the West of ‘indecision’, but …
The President of Turkey said that, Moscow’s move has dealt a “severe blow” to regional peace
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on February 25 that, NATO and The West’s reaction to Russia’s attack on Ukraine was undecided.
He expressed hope that, NATO The summit will help the alliance take a more decisive position.
Reuters reports that, Turkey Ukraine in the Black Sea basin and Russia bordered by and has good relations with both countries.
Ankara has called on Moscow to stop attacking Ukraine and He expressed support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Why did Turkey remain neutral?
President He told reporters after Friday prayers in Istanbul that, It is not enough to “condemn” and NATO must take a more decisive step:
“EU and the whole Western mentality is serious and does not demonstrate a resolute position. They are consulting with Ukraine. It does not work with advice. You see when you look at the steps taken that, No steps have been taken. “
Despite Western sanctions against Russia, Turkey has taken such measures snowindicates that şı. “Interference” when Turkish officials talk about what happened and They avoid words such as “condemn” and use the word “unacceptable” instead.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told NTV on February 25 that, Turkey has abstained from voting in the Council of Europe on Russia’s expulsion from the organization.
He explained this by Turkey’s support for dialogue.
Turkey has said it will not be able to close its throats
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Europe on February 25 Russia sanctions on are more flexible and called to put in a stronger way.
O Russia the capital of the troops Kiev He accused Western leaders of being politically motivated.
Ukraine from Turkey on February 24 Intermediate and To close the straits connecting the Black Seas and Russia has called for warships not to enter the Black Sea.
Turkey said that, 1936 Montreux Agreement according to although it has such authority, it does not have the authority to block the passage of ships returning to its base.
Ankara and Kiev communication between continues
Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey Vasily Bodnar said on February 25 that, Turkey and Ukrainian governments supply food and medicine to Ukraine and are in constant contact for the delivery of tents.
Bodnar said that, List of humanitarian aid needed by Ukraine Turkey Foreign Affairs and It was submitted to the Ministries of Emergency Situations.
On February 25, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said in a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Oleksi Reznikov that Ankara was ready to provide humanitarian assistance.